zAmya Theater Project uses the powerful combination of lived experience(s) and artistic expression to inspire our communities to work for housing justice for all. zAmya is led by professional artists and employs a group of actors who’ve experienced homelessness to create plays, co-facilitate workshops and guide the direction of the company. Our performances grow from stories lived by participants, crafted by our core artistic members. Since 2004, zAmya has impacted 25,000 people through 20 full… Show more zAmya Theater Project uses the powerful combination of lived experience(s) and artistic expression to inspire our communities to work for housing justice for all. zAmya is led by professional artists and employs a group of actors who’ve experienced homelessness to create plays, co-facilitate workshops and guide the direction of the company. Our performances grow from stories lived by participants, crafted by our core artistic members. Since 2004, zAmya has impacted 25,000 people through 20 full length productions and 500 performances and workshops in shelters, libraries, parks and theaters. Show less

A three part online conversation for people who have experienced or witnessed harm while giving, receiving and/or supporting health care. Too many people feel isolated and don't speak up after experiencing or witnessing healthcare harm. This silence can have the unintended consequence of burying lessons that might put a stop to the circumstances that led to the harm. ACHALA is a place where every person who influences or is influenced by health care can listen, learn, and open up about "harm in… Show more A three part online conversation for people who have experienced or witnessed harm while giving, receiving and/or supporting health care. Too many people feel isolated and don't speak up after experiencing or witnessing healthcare harm. This silence can have the unintended consequence of burying lessons that might put a stop to the circumstances that led to the harm. ACHALA is a place where every person who influences or is influenced by health care can listen, learn, and open up about "harm in health care." Show less

Responsibilities include event planning, donor stewardship, annual giving and strategic campaigns. I provide administrative support for the College of Education Development Office and the College of Education Board. I assist with communications and other duties as needed.

I designed, coordinated and facilitated effective fish & wildlife public engagement processes, and provided staff training and expertise in human dimensions of natural resources. Responsibilities included facilitation, project management, conflict management, planning, communications and outreach, data practices management, and event coordination. I had the pleasure of collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of staff and stakeholders working toward maintaining relationships and open… Show more I designed, coordinated and facilitated effective fish & wildlife public engagement processes, and provided staff training and expertise in human dimensions of natural resources. Responsibilities included facilitation, project management, conflict management, planning, communications and outreach, data practices management, and event coordination. I had the pleasure of collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of staff and stakeholders working toward maintaining relationships and open communication while addressing complex natural resource management challenges. Projects included facilitating the Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee, the Deer Management Plan Advisory Committee and the Lake Vermilion Fisheries Input Group, and helping coordinate the annual DNR Roundtable. Show less

Similar to above: Designed, coordinated and facilitated effective public engagement and conflict management in high profile and/or high-conflict fisheries and wildlife management planning processes. Facilitated multiple ongoing citizen advisory committees representing diverse stakeholders. Provided staff training and expertise in human dimensions of natural resources (i.e. facilitation, conflict management, decision-making, communication, etc.).

I provided environmental education and volunteer opportunities for youth and community groups in the Twin Cities area, with a special focus on water quality and the Mississippi River. Some of my responsibilities included...• Coordinating planning and public engagement activities for FMR’s emerging Above the Falls Stewards program• Managing the St. Paul Storm Drain Stenciling & Education program, leading volunteer groups in hands-on educational classroom activities, storm drain… Show more I provided environmental education and volunteer opportunities for youth and community groups in the Twin Cities area, with a special focus on water quality and the Mississippi River. Some of my responsibilities included...• Coordinating planning and public engagement activities for FMR’s emerging Above the Falls Stewards program• Managing the St. Paul Storm Drain Stenciling & Education program, leading volunteer groups in hands-on educational classroom activities, storm drain stenciling outings and litter clean-ups• Coordinating the citizen-science Stream Health Evaluation Project (SHEP) in the Rice Creek Watershed• Providing trainings to homeowners on watershed-friendly home and garden care• Collaboratively planning and coordinating volunteer habitat restoration events in natural areas throughout the Twin Cities metro area Show less

• Coordinated summer field research logistics and supervised 2 field technicians conducting biophysical surveys of streams, birds, vegetation, and soils on dairy farms in multiple states.• Contributed to annual grant reports and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals; presented findings at scientific meetings.

• Developed a new after-school urban youth program (Youth Outdoors), including developing a 12-week curriculum focused on conservation, youth leadership, job readiness and service-learning.• Built collaborative relationships with public schools and St. Paul Parks and Recreation staff; facilitated focus groups with local stakeholders.• Co-authored grant applications and program reports.

• Conducted biological (amphibian and macroinvertebrate) and physical (laser/prism mapping, depth/flow measurements, substrate, water chemistry, woody debris) surveys of streams monitored under the Northwest Forest Plan.

• Supervised 8 teens and 2 AmeriCorps members in a garden-based professional development program for Denver youth, consisting of 80% landscaping work and 20% environmental education.• Coordinated field trips and developed age-appropriate hands-on activities related to natural resource use and sustainability.

• Led hands-on art and science activities and supervised urban elementary school students in grades K-6 on environmental field trips at an internationally recognized environmental education center.• Coordinated guest speakers for the Center’s annual EcoCareer Day job fair.• Contributed to writing a Natural History Guide for San Francisco school teachers.

• Taught classes in organic gardening, garden-based science and nutrition to students grades 6-8.• Trained and supervised adult volunteers in the garden.

• Co-led 3-week summer wilderness expeditions and urban exploration for diverse groups of teens in the Southern Appalachians.• Taught backpacking, canoeing, natural and cultural history, teamwork and leadership development.